Expanding the Vision of “Open Access” Networks as Operating Systems for Cities
August 6 – 4:45 pm to 5:30 pm
Plaza Court 2/3
What if a single fiber network, brought to life with technology, could serve every community segment, bring competition and choice in services all the way to the desktop, and form the foundation for modernizing other critical infrastructure? We’ve seen a growing focus on the open access model, but existing examples are still dominated by the “wholesale” leasing model and focus entirely on “the internet”. With a new vision, these networks can become multi-purpose infrastructure, addressing a city’s holistic connectivity goals—from internet access, to secure and modernized water systems, responsible energy creation, and other smart cities infrastructure needs.
Speakers
Jamie W. Earp
Ubiquity: Co-CEO & Managing Partner
Tyler Svitak
Colorado Smart Cities Alliance: Executive Director